Public liability insurance is a type of insurance which pays for financial damages in behalf of the policy holder to a 3rd party in case of death, disease, or injury.
It also pays for losses or injuries caused to a 3rd party's property while in the course of doing business.
It provides for financial cover for legal and other expenses which the policyholder may incur in the defense against court cases filed by the aggrieved 3rd party.
It does not, however, cover intentional damages and contractual liabilities.
Transporters, users or owners of substances are required to avail of public liability insurance because the substances may prove to be dangerous to the surroundings.
The premium is typically based on the amount and type of cover the business owner requires; the level of activity of the business, and the type of business.
The payment in such kind of insurance is paid to the individual who has experienced damages and not to the policy holder.
There are certain insurance wherein the insurer can provide legal assistance to the policyholder in cases when a court case is filed against the policy holder.
This type of insurance is critical for businesses that may expose the customers to certain potential risks or dangers.
This type of public liability insurance is now being ensured by both parties before they start any business undertaking with each other.
This type of insurance differs from country to country.
It can even differ from state to state.
Some laws make it compulsory for businesses.
However, most businesses avail for this kind of insurance even though the warranties, exclusions, and conditions stipulated within the standard policy can be burdensome.
Typical classes of mandatory insurance of this kind are those policies which cover drivers of vehicles, employers, constructors, manufacturers of harmful products, and those people who offer professional services.
Most common types of claims include falls, trips, and slips; anxiety and stress caused by the damage; and falling objects.
Insurers of public liability insurance are bound to defend and indemnify third parties.
It is the duty of the insurance company to act on the legal case when the policy holder is sued in court.
It can defend, seek declaratory judgment or do nothing.
However, most insurers choose to defend under a stipulation of rights rather than do nothing.
The insurance is also tasked to pay for the amount which the policy holder is held liable, provided it is within the limits of the policy.
It also pays for losses or injuries caused to a 3rd party's property while in the course of doing business.
It provides for financial cover for legal and other expenses which the policyholder may incur in the defense against court cases filed by the aggrieved 3rd party.
It does not, however, cover intentional damages and contractual liabilities.
Transporters, users or owners of substances are required to avail of public liability insurance because the substances may prove to be dangerous to the surroundings.
The premium is typically based on the amount and type of cover the business owner requires; the level of activity of the business, and the type of business.
The payment in such kind of insurance is paid to the individual who has experienced damages and not to the policy holder.
There are certain insurance wherein the insurer can provide legal assistance to the policyholder in cases when a court case is filed against the policy holder.
This type of insurance is critical for businesses that may expose the customers to certain potential risks or dangers.
This type of public liability insurance is now being ensured by both parties before they start any business undertaking with each other.
This type of insurance differs from country to country.
It can even differ from state to state.
Some laws make it compulsory for businesses.
However, most businesses avail for this kind of insurance even though the warranties, exclusions, and conditions stipulated within the standard policy can be burdensome.
Typical classes of mandatory insurance of this kind are those policies which cover drivers of vehicles, employers, constructors, manufacturers of harmful products, and those people who offer professional services.
Most common types of claims include falls, trips, and slips; anxiety and stress caused by the damage; and falling objects.
Insurers of public liability insurance are bound to defend and indemnify third parties.
It is the duty of the insurance company to act on the legal case when the policy holder is sued in court.
It can defend, seek declaratory judgment or do nothing.
However, most insurers choose to defend under a stipulation of rights rather than do nothing.
The insurance is also tasked to pay for the amount which the policy holder is held liable, provided it is within the limits of the policy.